May, Dear May Op. 68, No. 13

Robert Schumann

Excerpt of May, Dear May Op. 68, No. 13

Era

Difficulty Level

Mood

Dreamy

Style

Classical

Theme

Spring

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Elements

16th Notes

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Rhythm

Notes whose lengths are equal to one-sixteenth the value of a whole note or one quarter of a quarter note.

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8th Notes

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Rhythm

Notes whose lengths are equal to one-eighth the value of a whole note or half the value of a quarter note.

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Accidentals

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Intervals

Sharps, flats and naturals that do not appear in a key signature.

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Anacrusis

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Meter

Sometimes called upbeats or pickup notes; a note or series of notes that precede and give stress to the first downbeat of a piece.

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Details

Title

May, Dear May Op. 68, No. 13

Composer

Robert Schumann

Collection

Album for the Young Op. 68

Year

1848

Instrumentation

Solo Piano

Key Signature

E Major

Time Signature

2/4

Student Ages

Adults,

Children,

Teens

Student Type

Ambitious Students

Teaching Tips

Demonstrate,

Focus On Expressive Markings,

Hands Separate Practice,

Help Student Achieve Sensitive and Musical Playing,

Highlight the Contrast in Articulation,

Study the Contour of the Individual Voices,

Work on Creating a Good Tone,

Work on Expressive Phrasing,

Work on a Smooth Legato Touch